Rise Into Senior Leadership With CEO-Level Influence and Presence
Develop the mindset, communication, and executive presence required to step confidently into senior leadership or C-suite roles. Led by a former CEO with 38+ years of real-world experience, 4,500+ coaching sessions, and clients across 212 global companies.
Trusted by Leaders Across the Globe
900+ Leaders Coached • 4,500+ Coaching Sessions • 212 Global Companies • Former CEO in Energy Sector
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The CEO Who Coaches Future CEOs
Coach Brian McCarthy
I’m Coach Brian, former CEO of a multinational energy company operating across Australia and Asia. After scaling from a single garage to multi-factory operations and winning industry awards for energy innovation, I now coach leaders to rise using the same frameworks that accelerated my own career.
Most leaders work hard, perform well, and deliver results — yet still aren’t seen as ready for senior executive roles. That’s because promotions at the top level aren’t awarded for effort. They’re awarded for influence.
My coaching isn’t theory. It’s applied executive experience distilled from decades in real boardrooms, high‑stakes decisions, and global operations.
Introducing: The Executive Influence Ascension™ Method
A four-stage leadership framework to help leaders rise into senior roles with clarity, presence, and strategic influence.
Stage 1 — Identity Shift
Stop proving yourself. Start thinking at the level you want to be trusted with.
Stage 2 — Executive Presence & Influence
Shift how you’re perceived — so your voice carries weight before you speak.
Stage 3 — Strategic Communication
Move from contributing to shaping direction in senior-level conversations.
Stage 4 — Executive-Level Delivery
Expand your scope so advancement becomes the logical next step.
Who This Is For
Zilzie Executive Coaching is designed for:
Senior managers preparing for their next step
Leaders aiming for Director, GM, or C-suite levels
New executives needing to build presence quickly
High-performers who want recognition and executive trust
Technical experts transitioning into strategic influence roles
Coaching That Transforms Leaders Into Executives
You’ll learn how to:
Lead without overworking or burning out
Influence stakeholders and decision-makers
Speak with executive-level clarity and authority
Build a reputation as the strategic leader others follow
Become the obvious choice for senior executive opportunities
What Changes When Leaders Work with Zilzie Executive Coaching
Influence & Visibility Outcome
“Before working with Zilzie, I was delivering results but struggling to translate them into influence. The coaching helped me recalibrate how I framed decisions, engaged stakeholders, and positioned outcomes. The result was immediate and my input began shaping direction, not just contributing to it.”
— Vice President, Global Organisation
Promotion Outcome
“Working with Zilzie Executive Coaching fundamentally changed how I was perceived at the executive level. Within months, I was no longer being evaluated on performance alone — I was trusted with broader scope. I was promoted into a senior role following a highly competitive process, and the shift in how I was sponsored and relied upon was unmistakable.”
— Senior Executive, Financial Services
Readiness & Trust Outcome
“Zilzie Executive Coaching helped me move from being indispensable in my role to being seen as ready for more. Senior leaders stopped stepping in and started relying on my judgment. That shift in trust was the difference between aspiration and advancement.”
— Executive Leader, Technology Sector
FAQs
Answers to Your Key Questions About Our Coaching Services
Who is this coaching for?
This work is designed for leaders and executives who are already performing well — and know they’re capable of more.
If you’re stepping into bigger influence, broader scope, or senior-level visibility and want to operate at that level with confidence, clarity, and credibility, this coaching is built for you.
What does a typical coaching experience look like?
Coaching is structured, focused, and practical. Sessions are supported by a private coaching platform where we track goals, capture insights, and turn conversations into action.
You’ll always know what you’re working on, why it matters, and how it connects to your next level of leadership.
This is not “talk therapy.” It’s executive development with intent.
How is the Executive Influence Ascension™ structured?
The framework is built around four distinct stages that mirror how leaders actually grow into senior roles — not how organisations talk about it.
Each stage focuses on a specific shift in identity, influence, communication, and delivery so your progression feels intentional, not reactive.
You don’t “graduate” through stages — you expand through them.
How is this different from traditional executive coaching?
Most coaching focuses on performance. This work focuses on perception, influence, and trust at the next level.
We don’t just talk about goals — we change how you show up in the rooms that matter most.
The result isn’t just improvement. It’s readiness.
How is progress measured?
Progress isn’t measured by busywork or checklists.
It’s measured by shifts in how you’re perceived, how your voice lands, and how your influence expands.
That said, we do track progress intentionally — using clear goals, reflection points, and observable leadership outcomes so growth is visible and grounded.
How much time does this require?
Most leaders find the process integrates naturally into their existing workload.
Sessions are focused, preparation is purposeful, and the work is immediately applicable to real conversations and decisions you’re already having.
This is designed to reduce cognitive load, not add to it.
What happens between coaching sessions?
Between sessions, you’ll have access to your personal coaching workspace where:
> Key insights and session notes are stored
> Goals and action steps are clearly defined
> Progress is tracked over time
> Resources are shared to support your specific stage
This ensures momentum continues — not just during calls, but where leadership actually happens.
What happens after the first stage or engagement?
Our work doesn’t disappear when a coaching stage or engagement concludes.
You retain access to your private coaching platform, including:
> Your session notes and insights
> Goals, progress tracking, and reflections
> Resources tailored to your journey and stage
> A clear record of the work we’ve done together
You can also continue to message your coach for ongoing support, reflection, or quick check-ins as your role evolves.
Many clients describe this as having a trusted executive thinking partner still within reach — even when formal coaching pauses.